Guidance

Exporting fruit and vegetables from Africa to Great Britain

This guidance provides African businesses with an overview of the requirements, standards and processes for sending fruit and vegetables to Great Britain (GB).

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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To export fruit and vegetables from Africa to Great Britain:

  • you may need to provide a Phytosanitary Certificate
  • the GB importer may need to pre-notify UK authorities before the fruit or vegetable products arrive in GB, and you may need to meet labelling requirements for the relevant marketing standards
  • you may need to meet labelling requirements for the relevant marketing standards

This document provides guidance on these requirements, for people and businesses intending to export African horticulture products to Great Britain.

Updates to this page

Published 9 November 2023

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